4.2 earthquake off Haida Gwaii early Saturday morning

A minor earthquake rumbled off the Southwest coast of Haida Gwaii in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The 4.2 temblor rumbled offshore at 2:44 AM and was located 30 Miles southwest of Sandspit, 125 Miles southwest of Prince Rupert, it had a depth of 3 miles.

No Tsunami Warning was generated from the seismic event.

The West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Centre issued only one information statement on the event.